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Infinity Star Blues is a 2D space trading game created in 1 week (April 11 2020 - April 18 2020) as part of the 8bits to Infinity game jam. You are stuck in this lonely backwater galaxy with only your little ship and a hundred credits to spend. You need to trade your way to fortune, eventually buying the warp drives you need to leave. There is, however, a catch. The precious cargo you trade in is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Infinity Star Blues.

100%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

100% User Score Based on 65 reviews

Don't Let Me Fade: adventure, interractive narrative [created in 48 hours as part of GG-jam 2025] A narrative exploration game about memory, identity, and the slow unraveling of time. Created during a 48-hour game jam, Don’t Let Me Fade invites players into a poetic and emotional journey through the mind of a man losing himself to Alzheimer’s. A World Without TimeThe jam's theme, "A World … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Let Me Fade.

Blobbers! A community of blobfish have been displaced from their homes by a storm. Collect your friends and bring them home! SAVE THEM!FEATURES collect all the little blobs and the treasure! hours and hours of levels to beat! go up against starfishes, sharks, ghosts, and more! easy to start and stop, pick up again later! STORY In a world full of vast oceans and hidden islands, there was a n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blobbers.

The Story In this game, you start playing as a promising merchant in medieval Venice. In the beginning, all you have is the courage, and no ducats at all. Therefore, your first step is to take a loan. The game lasts until the date on which you have to repay the loan. If you can repay the loan, you will live. If not, you might experience some trouble convincing the lender to keep you alive! You wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mercato Venezia.

You're finally fed up with your fleet and their incompetence. Take down all 13 of them one by one and claim your spot at the top. Along the way, you'll discover precious cargo dice that represent your ship's vitality and firepower. You may also encounter friendly merchants, carpenters, and potential crew members eager to join and assist you on your journey. Your ship's cargo consists of dice, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coup Ahoo.

Synopsis: The wonders of space have faded into the past. Capitalism has infected any hopes humanity had for the final frontier, and you are stuck, trapped alone in a freighter vessel moving cargo between the inner five planets of the solar system. You have one goal: make enough credits to buy a landing pass to go home, before the cruel coldness of entropy claims you. Pull of the Void is a game bui… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pull of the Void.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

97% User Score Based on 31 reviews

*STEAM DECK and PROTON users please note that a build is available in an accessible beta branch for testing This game is my homage to Trade Wars 2002, a text/ANSI graphic based multiplayer space-trading game from the '80s/90s that I've tried to recreate the core concept and look and feel faithfully without being an exact clone, and also inspired by the computer UI's from science-fiction films/T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Warp to Sector One.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

95% User Score Based on 678 reviews

Gather the remains of a dying space station to build a cozy home for the last cat in the universe. A short, narrative-driven incremental game about finding peace in the face of darkness If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Cat in the Universe.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Sail across the Wacky Waters to reach Heaven alive. Loot, shoot and defeat other captains as you find more crew members and upgrade your ship with new cannons and crazy gadgets. Sink. Repeat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captains of the Wacky Waters.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:monetization

100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

In Pirates: Digital Strategy Game, an online turn-based strategy game, you can build fleets of powerful ships from the age of piracy, to challenge your friends in a conquest to achieve victory by sinking enemy ships or by exploring treasure-rich islands scattered across the randomly generated maps. Collect and trade ships or crew with unique stats and abilities to build your fleet and sail into… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pirates - Digital Strategy Game.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

97% User Score Based on 228 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

A free hour long melancholy, point-and-click narrative mystery set in the bible belt of Sweden. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HOW WE KNOW WE'RE ALIVE.

Set your course and explore a variety of environments on the seas in Phantom Tides. Battle various enemies and bosses as you collect items to help you on your journey. This 2D style platformer will challenge your skills and wit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom Tides.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

95% User Score Based on 802 reviews

An 8-bit adventure about sailing the Atlantic Ocean - Inspired by the Oregon Trail. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Caribbean Sail.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

92% User Score Based on 477 reviews

Tell the 5 million year story of the mammoth in 5 minutes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mammoth: A Cave Painting.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 7,081 reviews

Critic Score 86%Based on 4 reviews

Play as the captain of a steamship on an underwater ocean surrounding the fictional city of Fallen London. Manage your ship's fuel and food supplies as you try not to go mad fighting off Lovecraftian monsters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunless Sea.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

90% User Score Based on 300 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Race back home across the galaxy. Collect new friends. Make new enemies. You won't be able to save everyone. Who will you leave behind? Which civilizations will you save - or destroy - along the way? The decisions are up to you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Captain.

30%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

A 2D Pirate themed Survival RPG. Mutiny Island follows a young pirate's journey in reclaiming their ship and lost dignity. The primary objective is to defeat your mutinous first mate and reclaim your ship, The Red Dawn, by any means necessary. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mutiny Island.

They sank her for a reason. Your ship is gone. Your escape pod drifted the belt for days - until the scanner caught a faint reactor signature: the MSV Lodestar, a freighter scuttled by her own crew and left dark in the rocks. You board her. Then you get to work. Defend. Aim the main cannon yourself. Asteroids bounce off your shield — but every deflected rock is ore you'll never smelt. Salv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scuttled.

Winds of Bounty is a casual, fast-paced single and network multi player, competitive sailing exploration and treasure hunting game, featuring multiple game modes: Treasure Hunt: Collect the most treasure before the timer runs out, or you are sunk a specified number of times! Monster Hunt: Clear the high seas of as many monsters as you can within the time limit/life count. Orb Hunt: Be the fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winds of Bounty.

About the Game One forbidden button. One blown-up satellite. Zero time before Mom gets home! When a kid presses the forbidden button, Terra's main satellite gets blown-up by a powerful laser. UH-OH! (Yes, it was you.) Good thing you've got a homemade UFO in the garage. You have to repair the damage - before your parents come home and find out. LET'S GO! Embark on an adventure through s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phazer 64.

This is not merely a voyage of trade; it is a desperate race against the Reaper. In Fleeting Shores, you bear a family curse, and your life has entered a final 3-year countdown. Your only hope? To amass an astronomical 500 million gold before time runs out. Time is short, and standard "buy low, sell high" tactics won't save you. You must sail the storm-tossed Mediterranean, hunt for ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fleeting Shores.

Treasure Trader EARLY ACCESS PROTOTYPE Prototype Includes: Highscore Game Mode:  No Game Saves & Game Resets After Losing a Battle.World Map: 30x30 - 900 Tile Map, Unlock Each Sea Tile with 1000 Gold Coins.Sea Tile Map: Randomized sea tiles include 3 Demo Islands with one randomized Ship Port each.Island Ship Ports: Randomized chance of either Item Merchant or Ship Merchant. Ship Fleet: 3 Ships… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Treasure Trader.

I REALLY recommend that you download the game to play in your PC for better performance, the web versions presents bugs and is in genereal unstable Step into the shoes of Rubby, a kind-hearted cargo ship captain who spends his days delivering goods across remote island communities. Navigate (sometimes) gentle waves and rolling seas, carefully steering your boat while making sure precious cargo … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rubby's Journey - A Day In The Life in a Cargoship.

It’s 1761. Your royal ship crashes into Raven Island after a massive storm. You, Captain Raven are now stranded with one mission, hold the treasure and the island until the royal navy shows up! But guess what? The pirates heard about your gold  and they’re ready to burn it all for a piece of it. They're coming by sea, by raft, with cannons.  A tower defense strategy game where you hold … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Raven Island.

Star Scavenger delivers golden-era arcade action in a modern roguelike package. You're on the hook for $100,000 space dollars owed to Cervo Corporation for repairing your tractor beam without authorization. There's only one way out of this mess: mine low, sell high. Analyze the mineral market with the help of Aimee, your adorable, super-smart AI companion. Read the price charts of the 9 minera… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Star Scavenger.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Embark on a Whisker-Twitching Time-Travel Quest! When a mischievous portal suddenly opens, a curious cat and their bewildered owner are swept away on an extraordinary journey through history! Now, they must explore ancient civilizations, uncover hidden cats, and piece together clues to find their way back home. Explore Legendary Eras: Travel through Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cats Visiting Historical Times.

Ahoy, matey! Welcome to an exciting adventure on the high seas! Are you ready to embark on a treasure-hunting journey like no other? Introducing our thrilling new game, "Hexagon Hoarder: Pirate Edition"! In Hexagon Hoard, we've taken the classic game of Minesweeper and given it a swashbuckling twist. Instead of the traditional square-shaped board, we've set sail into uncharted waters with a hexag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hexagon Hoarder.

Ahoy, mateys! Get ready for a swashbuckling adventure on the high seas with "Taco Tides" – the most thrilling game to hit the Secret Santa Game Jam 2023! Join the charismatic Captain George and his feline crew as they set sail on a quest to recover their stolen tacos and uncover a mystery that will have you laughing, strategizing, and craving some savory treats! Captain George and his crew of dar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taco Tides.

Thawed Waters is a mature emotional story experienced through hardcore boat-poling gameplay when every wrong move leads to losses and each stamina point counts! Thawed Waters is not another farming sim, nor rogue-like, but pure classic isometric action with a problematic topic that needs to be raised in video games. It's time to look into the ugliest corner of human life - animal testing. &quot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thawed Waters.

Enter your spaceship to transport Meilooriuns and Zergs across the universe. In Interplanet Ex, you control a space trucker on board of an old ship. Unfortunately, your trip gets dangerous paths and everything starts to go wrong. Fix your engines, fight against zergs and pirates, and don't let your ship crash on this tragic journey. *This game was developed to be submitted to the Mundane Jam (8 B… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interplanet Ex.

Edit (7/8/17): Updated it to run through browser and stopped it from crashing at the end of the game. LD39 submission: https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/39/scrapjunk-couriers You are the commander, or I guess more accurately the power distribution system, of the shoddiest, thrown together spaceship around. It is your duty to deliver your goods as fast as you can and in one piece. Using your limi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scrapjunk Courier.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere

46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

Embark on a journey of exploration in Land of Crystals! Play as Destiny, a girl who has the ability to activate the magical power of healing crystals by cleansing them. Various monsters have been created through Destiny's dark past, which you are called upon to discover. For this reason, the nearby towns of Land of Crystals will need your help confronting the attacking monsters and overcoming all … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Land of Crystals.

Izil's Father owns a powerful amulet. After the death of Izil's Mother, the true power of the amulet was unlocked, giving the holder the ability to transform into a powerful being.  Izil and his father have been on the run for two years from Captain Copperhead, who is intent on taking the amulet's power for himself. The pair are trying to reach some of Izil's Father's old pirate buddies.   With on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minerva's Lost.

The world has been plunged into eternal night, blanketed in darkness by eerie creatures that cannot survive in the light. Despite the gloom there is still hope as a rare source of light that grows from the ground has emerged, and a gifted few are able to manipulate it to their will; the Lightsmiths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lightsmith.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

Explore the weirdest waterways as you help Marina chart the seas, collect hidden treasures and floating chests, and then use your new found riches to customize your ship! Join the quirky ship captain Marina as she sets sail through a strange ocean! A charming, hand-animated ship captain: Marina! Nothing can sink your ship if you leap over it! Deftly defy wibblety-wobblety gravity! Sail the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strange Ocean.

You are stranded. Your jump went wrong, your ship is a wreck, and the only thing still connecting you to the rest of the galaxy is a drill that somehow still runs. Belt Zero is a space idle game that carries you from a crippled one-man miner to an empire of stations, colonies and trade fleets. It keeps running while you are away. Exactly as it would have run with you. Almost everything is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Belt Zero: The Long Drift.

CLOSE THE STRAITS! A Naval Interdiction Thriller You are Lieutenant Commander [REDACTED], a modestly paid naval officer stationed at the most strategically volatile stretch of water on the planet. Every morning, the Supreme Leader hands down a new directive. Every afternoon, President Orange tweets something that undoes it. Every evening, you go home and explain to your wife why the grocery mon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Close The Straits!.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

As you observe the environment and interact with the blackbird, puzzles and a story emerge. Dialogues and puzzles reveal pieces of the narrative, gradually transforming the scene. What begins as a beautiful summer day slowly fades into somber, surreal autumn. Ignore the Blackbird is a handcrafted, narrative puzzle game. Its art and dialogue give a relaxing, thoughtful experience. If you enjoy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ignore the Blackbird.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

Welcome to the Skyways, caravaneer. Complete missions, manage your ship’s resources and make tough decisions to keep your crew alive and happy. Or not. Choices have lasting consequences in this Text-Based RPG. You are the captain - and the clouds are waiting! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sky Caravan.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

97% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Roadmap About the GameAhoy, ye port rats! It be time to leave the land for the lily-livered and set sail into the cursed waters of Curse of Pirates — a swashbuckling action roguelike where honor, luck, and good ol' rum decide yer fate! Become a captain whose fame echoes across all seven seas! Explore the far corners of the ocean, hunt for ancient treasure maps, and slice through hordes of ene… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curse of Pirates.

CONE FLYERS MERCENARIES!!! The prequel to everyone's favourite survival game: cones in space, see what epic challenges the cones faced before their debut.. Embark on an epic space odyssey... Journey through the mysterious and dangerous Clud Quadrant in hopes of finding an ancient treasure trillions of years old, its location can only be revealed through discovering cryptic documents hidden through… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cone Flyers Mercenaries.

ExoDomia is an FPS action-adventure set on the robot-inhabited planet Salakar V.ExoDomia is a return to classic single-player shooter designs. No battle passes. No XP grinds. No microtransactions. Just fast, satisfying combat, hand-crafted levels, and an original campaign built purely for fun. Arm yourself with a diverse arsenal, face off against deadly enemies and bosses, and experience a shooter… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ExoDomia.

Collector's Edition Luft Gears is a dieselpunk space simulation originally built for the Game Boy! Now fully playable on Steam. This faithful port preserves every pixel, sound, and moment from the original cartridge, while adding modern comforts for PC players. Take command of your ship as a veteran pilot sent to investigate a mysterious distress signal from deep space. Manage your systems, ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luft Gears.

The English version is currently in development, but a demo version is available to play. “Mr. Admin... do you remember who you are?” I’m Parker Klein, Executive Officer of Division 2 at ZF Corporation.   You’re the Head of Development in Division 1 — though after that little ‘incident’ a few years back, I hear some of your memories got scrambled. I’ll keep this brief. Three years ago, E… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal ONE.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Izzy and Nat break out of their boring summer routine when they make the discovery of a lifetime: an alien living at the bottom of a nearby pond. The mysterious creature, which they name Faerie, asks them for help returning to its home on a passing comet in exchange for showing the girls their futures. As they search for scrap metal to feed their new celestial friend, Izzy and Nat suddenly realize… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Comet Angel.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

97% User Score Based on 31 reviews

A story-driven interactive game about a sweet old lady and a mysterious figure. Follow her daily routine by completing a simple task list, until it's time to make an unusual deal with the One Who's Waiting. And please, do not say “goodbye.” If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goodbye.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability

98% User Score Based on 162 reviews

Road Trip to the End of the World is a visual novel about the death of a friendship. When Andy and her imaginary friend Fishy set off on a road trip to crash their ex-best friend’s wedding, will they know when to hit the brakes? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Road Trip to the End of the World.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

After a shipwreck, you find yourself on a mysterious island that isn’t marked on any map. Yet, standing tall on this enigmatic island is a lighthouse - our only path to salvation. Cloud Cats are friendly and playful creatures that warmly welcome new guests. However, what happened to the lighthouse keeper? And are the kittens truly innocent in his disappearance?   Each cat is unique and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cloud Cats` Land.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

99% User Score Based on 74 reviews

Step into a world where dreams and reality mix. Play as a boy trapped between waking life and a dream, exploring his memories each day. Each day reveals a new part of his life, from school and family to love and loss. Your choices will determine if he finds hope and wakes up or falls into darkness. Experience unique environments, calming music, and an emotional story in this immersive adventure. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7 Days.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

98% User Score Based on 47 reviews

A short, emotional visual novel following a grieving man who relives memories of days long gone. An exploration of loss presented honestly and kinetically. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Painting.